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WA’s first greenhouse-gas-allowance auction raises estimated $300 million

WA’s first greenhouse-gas-allowance auction raises estimated $300 million

Washington’s first auction of greenhouse-gas pollution allowances raised an estimated $300 million in a closely watched sale as companies, consumers and the Legislature get their first glimpse of the cost of emitting in the state.

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PSE pushes to control new renewable energy projects in WA

PSE pushes to control new renewable energy projects in WA

Puget Sound Energy is pushing for legislation that would help it secure a large ownership stake in new renewable projects in the state.

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Washington bill could allow Department of Natural Resources to sell carbon credits

Washington bill could allow Department of Natural Resources to sell carbon credits

In the eyes of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, one big thing is missing from the state’s climate policies. Recent laws don’t allow the state agency to sell carbon credits, an act officials said would help slow climate change and generate millions of dollars for public schools, counties and fire departments.

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Seattle Times Opinion: What the right has wrong about caring for trans youth

Seattle Times Opinion: What the right has wrong about caring for trans youth

Across the country, lawmakers are debating legislation that will directly impact transgender youth. What is missing in these discussions is a sobering reality: Studies show that 1 in every 3 trans youth report attempting suicide. The risk of trans youth committing suicide or abusing substances goes up even more when they are rejected ...

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West Seattle Blog: Vietnamese-American community commemorates somber anniversary, shows support for Ukrainians’ freedom-fighting

West Seattle Blog: Vietnamese-American community commemorates somber anniversary, shows support for Ukrainians’ freedom-fighting

What the people of Ukraine are fighting is achingly familiar to the people who were in South Vietnam almost half a century ago. That’s why Saturday’s Vietnamese Cultural Center ceremony commemorating the fall of Saigon ended with a spirited show of support for the Ukrainians. Click here to read more...

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Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber: Senator Joe Nguyen Visits His Young Constituents

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber: Senator Joe Nguyen Visits His Young Constituents

Washington State Senator Joe Nguyen, who represents Vashon Island as part of the 34th District, visited 6th to 8th grade Civic students and their families at FamilyLink, answering student questions and providing an opportunity to demonstrate how representatives work with their constituents. “We’ve seen photos of him and read about some of his bills,” said sixth-grader Beaux Johns. “I was excited ...

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The Urbanist: Democrats Unveil Transformative ‘Move Ahead Washington’ Transportation Package

The Urbanist: Democrats Unveil Transformative ‘Move Ahead Washington’ Transportation Package

On Tuesday, the Washington State Legislature’s Democratic caucus unveiled a $16 billion proposal funding a suite of transportation projects intended to be completed over the next 16 years, through 2038. The proposal represents both a dramatic shift from the proposals of years past, with a significant increase in the amount of state funding that would be allocated toward transit, walking, ...

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Living Architecture Monitor: New Washington State Legislation To Require Large Commercial/Multi-Family Buildings to Have Green Roofs

Living Architecture Monitor: New Washington State Legislation To Require Large Commercial/Multi-Family Buildings to Have Green Roofs

Senator Mona Das, Liz Lovelett, Joe Nguyen, and Rebecca Saldaña submit Senate Bill 5732 in Washington State. This bill would require all new large commercial and multifamily buildings in the State of Washington to have green roofs, blue-green roofs or bio-solar panel energy generation on their roofs. The bill will go to public hearings with the Senate Committee on January ...

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